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Physical Therapist- Morton, WA $5K Sign on Bonus

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Morton, WAJob$77–171K/yrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$77–171K/yr
Location
Morton, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Physical Therapy Licensure In Washington StateCurrent Driver's License

Job overview

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Physical Therapist- Morton, WA $5K Sign on Bonus. The Physical Therapist in Home Health completes assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status, mobility, endurance, stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on these assessments, they help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions to improve patient well-being, and evaluate patient progress. This role is part of Centralia Assured Home Health, an LHC Group company.

Key focus areas include Evaluate the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs, Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care, and Provide services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws.

Successful candidates bring Current Physical Therapy Licensure In Washington State, Current Driver's License, and Vehicle Insurance. Important skills include Evaluates Patient Functional Status, Evaluates Physical Therapy Needs, Assists Physician In Plan Of Care Development, Provides Services Within Scope Of Practice, Observes Patient Response To Treatment, and Reports Patient Condition Changes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Evaluates Patient Functional StatusEvaluates Physical Therapy NeedsAssists Physician in Plan of Care DevelopmentProvides Services Within Scope of PracticeObserves Patient Response to TreatmentReports Patient Condition ChangesTreats Patients to Relieve PainTreats Patients to Develop FunctionTreats Patients to Restore FunctionTreats Patients to Maintain Maximum FunctioningInstructs Healthcare TeamInstructs Patient and Family/CaregiversCompletes Progress NotesCompletes Patient EvaluationsDevelops PT Plan of CareReports Evaluation OutcomesReports GoalsReports Anticipated Projected Frequency of Care

Qualifications

Current Physical Therapy Licensure in Washington StateCurrent Driver's LicenseVehicle InsuranceAccess to Dependable Vehicle or Public TransportationAbility to Function in Any Home Situation

Full job description

Requisition number: 1059491

Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Rehabilitation Services

Eligible for a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Applicants

Explore opportunities with Centralia Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will be completing assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, you will work to help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care

  • Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team

  • Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician

  • Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice

  • Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals

  • Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy

  • Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines

  • Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of Washington

  • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

  • Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Pay Range

$77,400 - $171,000 annual total cash target pay

$44.65 - $98.65 per visit point

$37.21 - $82.21 hourly rate

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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